US Bridges

Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.0MI.NORTH of SR · Structure no. 4734734

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean is a steel truss - thru carrying Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDean Rd.
CrossesVermilion River Dean
Location1.0MI.NORTH of SR
RouteCounty Highway T0066
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34881, -82.34475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Rd. over Vermilion River Dean?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.